Replace sights on Sistema Colt

jim-alex · July 1, 2001, 02:03 PM

I recently purchased one of the Sistema model 1927 Colts. Very good condition, shoots well but the sights are so small I cannot see them very well. I want to replace them with a minimum of machining of slide.

I am thinking of the having a Millet front sight staked and Millet Series 100 adjustable installed for rear. I generally prefer adjustable rear sights but if there is a good rear fixed sight that uses the original dovetail I think I would give that a try first.

Any thoughts? Not fixed versus adjustable - just "what will fit this specific slide with a minimum of machining?"

Regards,
Jim

JMBrowning · July 1, 2001, 03:08 PM

Just about any part that will fit a 1911A1 will fit.

jim-alex · July 1, 2001, 09:01 PM

I think because of the age of the pistol (circa 1945 to 1950 I believe) the dovetail is considerably smaller than later 1911's - at least it looks smaller to me. I am just trying to minimize gunsmith labor charges - I was hoping there might be something that I could just "pop out old" and "pop in new". Anyone have a specific brand/model that fits ?

Regards,
Jim

JMBrowning · July 2, 2001, 08:01 PM

Gun Parts Corp. has several sights to choose from-you could check with them.

jim-alex · July 2, 2001, 11:25 PM

JMBrowning:

Thanks for the name. I will check them out. I've been told MGW Ltd. has fixed sights that might fit. Stands for "Maryland Gun Works" - in Georgia ?

Thanks
Jim

KPS · July 3, 2001, 05:16 AM

www.chipmccormickcorp.com sells Drop-in low mount rear sites that fit into original G.I. dovetail cut (60*x.290*)

$47.95

July 1, 2001, 02:03 PM	#1
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	Replace sights on Sistema Colt I recently purchased one of the Sistema model 1927 Colts. Very good condition, shoots well but the sights are so small I cannot see them very well. I want to replace them with a minimum of machining of slide. I am thinking of the having a Millet front sight staked and Millet Series 100 adjustable installed for rear. I generally prefer adjustable rear sights but if there is a good rear fixed sight that uses the original dovetail I think I would give that a try first. Any thoughts? Not fixed versus adjustable - just "what will fit this specific slide with a minimum of machining?" Regards, Jim

July 1, 2001, 03:08 PM	#2
JMBrowning Junior member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Location: Jonesboro,GA Posts: 92	Just about any part that will fit a 1911A1 will fit.

July 1, 2001, 09:01 PM	#3
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	I think because of the age of the pistol (circa 1945 to 1950 I believe) the dovetail is considerably smaller than later 1911's - at least it looks smaller to me. I am just trying to minimize gunsmith labor charges - I was hoping there might be something that I could just "pop out old" and "pop in new". Anyone have a specific brand/model that fits ? Regards, Jim

July 2, 2001, 08:01 PM	#4
JMBrowning Junior member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Location: Jonesboro,GA Posts: 92	Gun Parts Corp. has several sights to choose from-you could check with them.

July 2, 2001, 11:25 PM	#5
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	JMBrowning: Thanks for the name. I will check them out. I've been told MGW Ltd. has fixed sights that might fit. Stands for "Maryland Gun Works" - in Georgia ? Thanks Jim

July 3, 2001, 05:16 AM	#6
KPS Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 780	www.chipmccormickcorp.com sells Drop-in low mount rear sites that fit into original G.I. dovetail cut (60x.290) $47.95